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Removing Malware - Stop the Spy who loves your Data and Information

In order to go about removing malware, you first will need to know what malware is. Basically, malware is a malicious piece of software that has been designed for no other intention than to damage or spy on your computer without your knowledge. There are several different types of malware that you will want to remove from your computer.

Removing malware from your computer should include removing the following:

  • 1. Adware is something that will show pop up ads for products and is more annoying than harmful.
  • 2. A virus, trojan or worm is also considered to be a form of malware.
  • 3. Ransome ware is meant to lock up your computer so that it can extort money from you.
  • 4. Spyware monitors and records all of your keyboard actions, Internet activity and personal details.

You will know that it is time for removing malware whenever your computer slows down a lot. Your computer may also act erratic and be unstable.

 Removing malware is important because you can easily get it from an unknown email that you do not scan before opening; a web site where malware is hidden in the code; from file sharing because the other person has hidden malware in their files and from sharing files via instant messaging. Malaware software is hard to remove, many of them will reinstall themselves and hide within windows system files, pretending to be good system file.

Besides simply removing malware, there are also ways in which you can prevent being infected by it in the first place. You can use such things as Internet Securities Software, a firewall and Windows update.

Removing malware is even more important if you want to visit any form of adult content. This is because a lot of the people who go to these sites do not have any morals.

 

Beside installing Internet Securities Software, Firewall or Window update, the best defense to remove Malware comes from user. Be alert when surfing on net, visit trusted sites, avoid file sharing, avoid opening attachments from strangers. Even if you have got attachments from known person, call them and confirm the delivery. Avoid download music or games from not trusted sites. Religiously scan your computer and take regular backup. These precautions ensure you will keep your system in check and avoid attacks from internet hackers or virus getting installed on your system.

<b>Adware & Spyware - Symptoms</b>

  • You are receiving bounced e-mails in high volume, good chances of trojan spamware ruuning show in your computer.
  • You have downloaded music online
  • Your PC is running extremely slow.
  • You are being bombarded by those horrible popup ads.
  • Have you noticed your homepage keeps changing.
  • Even when your computer offline, your external modem shows lcd light blinking for data transfer.
  • <b>The goal of Spyware and Adware. </b>

  • To intercept user entered information via web.
  • Some sites will add there web link to your desktop and internet favourites
  • Your surfing activites are tracked and monitored for commercial gains.
  • Many freebee software ot tools will download themselves to your computer without your knowledge or approval.
  • Phisers capture your personal information, which can be sold to others or simply they will use it for commercial gains.
  • Goal to create zombie so that unauthorised activites can be carried from your computer.
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    SANJAY KAK

    Freelance consultant with interest in many subjects.

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